My Running (& other Stuff) Journal: I did a Full Mary. You can now call me a MARATHONER! Yey

Martes, Disyembre 2, 2014

I did a Full Mary. You can now call me a MARATHONER! Yey

The Historic Resort City Marathon -Lapulapu

Lapulapu City Hall, Nov. 30 2014 (Bonifacio day) 12 midnight

42k 7 hours 38 minutes

It took me a year before I ran for 21k. I was second, ahhh maybe the last runner.

My Precious Finishers Medal

After more than 2 years, Finally I ran a full mary. I was 5^th to the last runner. I never thought this day would come. I never thought I would be strong enough or ready enough or have trained enough to run 42k. The last 12k was the longest run ever. Gosh! My knees hurt, my body is sore that I had to take alaxan fr, but miraculously, no serious injuries. I am complete. At least for now, maybe I'll join AWUM for a 50k. Lets wait and see. Thanks Lapulapu! Happy Andres Bonifacio Day! And Most of all, Thank You Lord!

Some Comments:

* stayed at Mactan Pensionne House (P1200)

* used my highland backpack which contains garbage bag, flashlight, chocolates, 500ml water bottle, shades, coin purse, small towel. The glow in the dark shoelace I used to tie my backpack keeps getting untied. Note to self, dont use it again.

* weather was cool, some rainshowers. Cloudy at 5:30 a.m.

* First 24k (2nd turning point) was okey. Rested a bit, stretched and ate chocolates

* Streets at Basak, Lapulapu and nearby brgy was busy busy busy

* For some reason, the water stations disappeared after the turning point. Someone complained so the last 10k had 3 water stations.

*Meal Provided: Rice, chicken and bihon. 1 gatorade and 1 bottled water.

* with finishers shirt with small green bag

* brownout when I came back at the pension house. Had to use the stairs.

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